Aln Valley Railway Society - Alnwick

The Aln Valley Railway Society is dedicated to reopening the branch line from Alnmouth to Alnwick.

Bowes Railway Museum - Gateshead

This line, designed by George Stephenson and opened in 1826 is now a scheduled Ancient Monument and passengers are carried in steam-hauled brakevans along a short length of track.

North Tyneside Steam Railway & Stephenson Railway Museum - North Shields

Originally used as the Tyne & Wear Metro Test Centre, the railway and the museum share the same buildings and a 13/4 mile steam line connects the site with the Tyne & Wear Metro station at Percy Main.

Tanfield Railway - Gateshead

Located on the site of one of the oldest railways in the world, the Tanfield Railway has been operated by a preservation group since 1977 and trains now run between Sunniside and East Tanfield.

Weardale Railway - Bishop Auckland

Originally opened between 1843 and 1895, the Weardale Railway Preservation Society now runs tourist services on the line.

Wensleydale Railway - Northallerton

Originally opened by the North Eastern Railway between Northallerton and Hawes in 1878, the Wensleydale Railway Association has reintroduced passenger trains from Leeming Bar to Redmire since 1992, with financial assistance from the MOD.

Heatherslaw Light Railway - Cornhill on Tweed

This railway was built in 1989 and now hauls passengers alongside the River Till.

Saltburn Miniature Railway - Cleveland

This seaside miniature railway, opened in 1947 runs close to the beach and is operated by a group of volunteers.

Teeside Small Gauge Railway - Stockton-on-Tees

Saltburn Inclined Tramway - Tees Valley

This funicular railway, opened in 1883, operates with a water-balance system, the oldest still operating in Britain.

Darlington Railway Centre & Museum (Head of Steam) - Darlington

This museum is housed in the restored station building, originally built in 1842 for the Stockton & Darlington Railway. The collection includes historic locos and rolling stock and an extensive archive collection including photographs.

Monkwearmouth Station Museum - Sunderland

Monkwearmouth station was built in the neo-classical style in 1848 and now is home to a range of transport exhibitions.

National Railway Museum (Locomotion) - Shildon

This museum is an addition to the National Railway Museum at York and has a revolving display of historic locos and rolling stock.

Norham Station Museum - Berwick-upon-Tweed

This small museum on the former North Eastern Railway branch from Tweedmouth to Kelso, features the original signalbox, booking office and porter's room.